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[Germanlady]

http://www.iii.co.uk...;action=article

[DamnCoffee]

You know, I am suprised that EON haven't been having secret meetings with Sony/Columbia pictures to get them out of this MGM crap.

[captnash2]

You know, I am suprised that EON haven't been having secret meetings with Sony/Columbia pictures to get them out of this MGM crap.

cos eon's relations with sony went south during the release of QoS, hence their non participation in bond 23.

[Zorin Industries]

You know, I am suprised that EON haven't been having secret meetings with Sony/Columbia pictures to get them out of this MGM crap.

cos eon's relations with sony went south during the release of QoS, hence their non participation in bond 23.

Not true. Not true at all.

[Trident]

You know, I am suprised that EON haven't been having secret meetings with Sony/Columbia pictures to get them out of this MGM crap.

Well, the very nature of a secret meeting would suggest that it is...secret? And secret by definition apparently doesn't include news coverage in the media, so who's to say...?

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

You know, I am suprised that EON haven't been having secret meetings with Sony/Columbia pictures to get them out of this MGM crap.

cos eon's relations with sony went south during the release of QoS, hence their non participation in bond 23.

Really? I would like to know the authority for that. I understood Sony's involvement with CR and QoS was always only going to be for those two films alone. Didn't it originate when Eon got the rights to film CR. Never heard of anything going south.

[Captain Tightpants]

Really? I would like to know the authority for that. I understood Sony's involvement with CR and QoS was always only going to be for those two films alone. Didn't it originate when Eon got the rights to film CR. Never heard of anything going south.

As Zorin said, it's just plain untrue.

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

Really? I would like to know the authority for that. I understood Sony's involvement with CR and QoS was always only going to be for those two films alone. Didn't it originate when Eon got the rights to film CR. Never heard of anything going south.

As Zorin said, it's just plain untrue.

Yeah I know its plainly untrue, and because its so at odds with the truth I just wonder where these things come from.

[Zorin Industries]

Really? I would like to know the authority for that. I understood Sony's involvement with CR and QoS was always only going to be for those two films alone. Didn't it originate when Eon got the rights to film CR. Never heard of anything going south.

As Zorin said, it's just plain untrue.

Yeah I know its plainly untrue, and because its so at odds with the truth I just wonder where these things come from.

The game of chinese whispers known as "fandom"...?!

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

Really? I would like to know the authority for that. I understood Sony's involvement with CR and QoS was always only going to be for those two films alone. Didn't it originate when Eon got the rights to film CR. Never heard of anything going south.

As Zorin said, it's just plain untrue.

Yeah I know its plainly untrue, and because its so at odds with the truth I just wonder where these things come from.

The game of chinese whispers known as "fandom"...?!

It has to be! Whilst I am now speaking generally and not with specific reference to the post in question here, it frustrates beyond belief when people get the total wrong end of the stick.
Not saying for one minute posts on a fan site are expected to be 100% accurate. Far from it. However, I would of thought in this case it was common knowledge amongst fans how well Eon worked with Sony and vice versa.

[Germanlady]

Lionsgate Stock Jumps As Joins Russell 2000; Icahn Slams Lionsgate-MGM Merger
http://www.deadline....m-merger-talks/

URGENT! Now Peter Jackson Negotiating With Studios To Direct 'The Hobbit' Films
http://www.deadline....e-hobbit-films/

All of a sudden, they can make the Hobbit?

[Zorin Industries]

THE HOBBIT is a different project with very different contractual parameters. And I wouldn't bank on that one happening yet either.

[Captain Tightpants]

And Bond is a money-spinner, MGM's golden goose. They won't give it up unless they absolutely have to - and even then, they'll probably think twice about it.

[Matt_13]

If the Hobbit does get greenlit, Jackson better pray that his budget stays intact. I doubt they'll move on that film until MGM has a decent idea what they're going to do.

[Germanlady]

Michael Burns And Carl Icahn Break Bread
http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/

Whatever that means...

[Captain Tightpants]

It means they're woring with one another instead of against.

[Germanlady]

LOL - at least they are doing something TOGETHER!

[captnash2]

Really? I would like to know the authority for that. I understood Sony's involvement with CR and QoS was always only going to be for those two films alone. Didn't it originate when Eon got the rights to film CR. Never heard of anything going south.

As Zorin said, it's just plain untrue.

Yeah I know its plainly untrue, and because its so at odds with the truth I just wonder where these things come from.

The game of chinese whispers known as "fandom"...?!

It has to be! Whilst I am now speaking generally and not with specific reference to the post in question here, it frustrates beyond belief when people get the total wrong end of the stick.
Not saying for one minute posts on a fan site are expected to be 100% accurate. Far from it. However, I would of thought in this case it was common knowledge amongst fans how well Eon worked with Sony and vice versa.

i read a piece in variety in early '09 with this quote-

'Both “Quantum of Solace” and “Casino Royale” were co-productions of MGM and Sony, with the latter distributing. The new film will be the first to return as a full MGM release. The first 20 pictures in the franchise were distributed by MGM.'

http://www.variety.c.....22james bond"

at least that was the plan til the m.g.m problem surfaced.

[zencat]

The first 20 pictures in the franchise were distributed by MGM.'

Really? That's news to me. Guess UA didn't exist. Thanks Variety.

[triviachamp]

The first 20 pictures in the franchise were distributed by MGM.'

Really? That's news to me. Guess UA didn't exist. Thanks Variety.

Do be fair a lot people are unaware of UA releasing Bond either.

[Zorin Industries]

The first 20 pictures in the franchise were distributed by MGM.'

Really? That's news to me. Guess UA didn't exist. Thanks Variety.

Do be fair a lot people are unaware of UA releasing Bond either.

Yes, the logo at the start of every film and the name mentioned in most Bond history books is easy to miss...

[zencat]

The first 20 pictures in the franchise were distributed by MGM.'

Really? That's news to me. Guess UA didn't exist. Thanks Variety.

Do be fair a lot people are unaware of UA releasing Bond either.

Come on, it's Variety, it's not too much to ask.

[MattofSteel]

Well, with attention spans being what they are... (re: UA Logo)

[zencat]

I actually find MGMs erasing of UA to be just another one of their many crimes against cinema. They have removed the UA logo from many home entertainment releases. Pink Panther, Rocky, James Bond...all were the creations of MGM, right? No. In fact, I'm sure MGM passed on these franchises back in the day. UA was a great and courageous studio who played a critical roll in Bond history. MGM came in the late 80s and has caused the franchise hardship and harm.

[triviachamp]

The first 20 pictures in the franchise were distributed by MGM.'

Really? That's news to me. Guess UA didn't exist. Thanks Variety.

Do be fair a lot people are unaware of UA releasing Bond either.

Yes, the logo at the start of every film and the name mentioned in most Bond history books is easy to miss...

How many people read those Books, pay attention to the logos or are old enough to remember when UA and MGM where seperate companies? I find the conflating of UA and MGM prior to TWINE regarding Bond really annoying but it is there unfortunately.

I actually find MGMs erasing of UA to be just another one of their many crimes against cinema. They have removed the UA logo from many home entertainment releases. Pink Panther, Rocky, James Bond...all were the creations of MGM, right? No. In fact, I'm sure MGM passed on these franchises back in the day. UA was a great and courageous studio

They appear to have done their job only too well. Maybe they are pissed at Warners for getting of all their old movies and want some payback In fact before the brief Turner ownership of MGM/UA and his subsequent merger with Time Warner merger, UA owned a lot of old Warners films I believe including Casablanca.

[Zorin Industries]

UA was a great and courageous studio.

With a founding DNA that is vital to the history of Hollywood.

[doublenoughtspy]

Do be fair a lot people are unaware of UA releasing Bond either.

The average joe on the street might not know, but anyone remotely connected to the industry, or a fan of the series, is well aware of it.

And Hollywood's leading film publication should CERTAINLY know.

Heck, the entire studio (UA) came about because artists felt studios had too much control - so they created their own company.

[sthgilyadgnivileht]

In fact, I'm sure MGM passed on these franchises back in the day. UA was a great and courageous studio who played a critical roll in Bond history. MGM came in the late 80s and has caused the franchise hardship and harm.

That's what I think as well.



The Bond deal with UA was done on a handshake wasn't it. It would never happen now.

[AMC Hornet]

Just two more weeks to go until MGM's latest (and hopefully last) extension expires - then we may see some forward movement from EON.

Bring on 23!

[Zorin Industries]

Just two more weeks to go until MGM's latest (and hopefully last) extension expires - then we may see some forward movement from EON.

Bring on 23!

You are joking right. If we had a dollar for every time someone posted that very thought we would be able to fund BOND23 ourselves.